Ford has expanded its Everest range in Australia with the addition of a new version aimed at adventure seekers.
The Ford Everest has been upgraded to Tremor spec, following in the footsteps of the Ranger. Upgrades include new all-terrain tyres and Tremor-specific suspension. The SUV is only sold in Australia and is powered by a 3.0-litre turbodiesel V6.
The Ford Everest, the SUV version of the Ranger pickup, finally has an off-road focused derivative, with the Everest Tremor making its Australian debut with an upgraded suspension, all-terrain tyres, a turbodiesel V6 engine and some Raptor-inspired features.
The latest addition to Ford’s lineup comes not long after the debut of the Ranger Tremor Down Under, and the Everest Tremor has received the same treatment, with a more adventurous look than ever before.
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The exterior is highlighted by a new honeycomb grille, steel bash plate, rugged side steps and an exclusive Command Grey colour scheme with contrasting orange Tremor badging, while the interior gets Tremor embossed leather seats, all-weather floor mats and ebony inserts.
One of the highlights of the Everest Tremor are its black wheels shod with General Grabber AT3 all-terrain tyres for improved traction on unpaved roads. These, combined with Bilstein position sensitive dampers and new springs, increase ground clearance by 26 mm (1 inch). The SUV also gets a rock crawl mode, just like the Ranger Raptor.
The Everest Tremor is offered only with a 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel, producing 247 horsepower (184 kW / 250 PS) and 600 Nm (442.5 lb-ft) of torque, while maintaining a maximum braked towing capacity of 3,500 kg (7,716 lbs). The powertrain is one of the differences with the Ranger Tremor, which is powered by a smaller 2.0-liter twin-turbodiesel. In either case, power is sent to all four wheels via a 10-speed automatic gearbox.
The Ford Everest Tremor is priced at AU$76,590 (US$51,675), making it AU$6,900 (US$4,655) more expensive than the Ranger Tremor but less expensive than the Everest Platinum flagship. Optional features include the Rough Terrain Pack, the addition of ARB off-road accessories, the Touring Pack, the Premium Seating Pack and the Towing Pack.
The SUV is already available to order through Australian dealers, with production scheduled to begin in November 2024. The Ranger Tremor will be limited to just 1,150 units built in Australia, but the company hasn’t said how many Everest Tremors it will produce.
Prior to the Tremor, the most capable version of the Everest was the Wildtrak, which is sold in other markets like New Zealand and South Africa. A few years ago, Ford said it had no plans for an Everest Raptor, but that could change if the Tremor sells well.
